Hyacinth Visorbearer (Augastes scutatus)

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  MLQ

• Apr 26, 2006

I forgot to say a Big Thanks to Jeff Harding for the use of his photo! I really appreciate it, Jeff!

 

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  Steve Messick

• Apr 27, 2006

I've never seen this bird but if I ever do I'll bet it would look just like this.
What a WONDERFUL tallent you have!
Thanks for sharing!!

 

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  robert s

• Apr 27, 2006

A beautiful painting.:smile:

 

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  Dr Manjeet Singh

• Apr 27, 2006

Lovely painting-keep them coming .:tongue:

 

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  MLQ

• Apr 27, 2006

Thanks so much to all of you, for looking and commenting! This one was a real challenge, but was such a gorgeous bird, I had to try!

 

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  Marmot

• Apr 27, 2006

You have brought the colours out on this a treat, for any one wanting to check the original by Oregonian (Jeff) it is the database picture.

http://www.birdforum.net/bird_view.php?bid=4171

 

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  MLQ

• Apr 27, 2006

Thanks, Marmot! Great idea to post the link to the ref photo!